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2013 GMC sierra

We Are professional grade.

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2013 GMC
Sierra
GMC. Our commitment is to push the limits of what’s possible. Our dedication is to build professional-grade SUVs,
trucks and vans. Our products are purposefully engineered to offer you the highest standards of performance,
innovation and versatility. Like you, GMC believes that just being good enough is never enough and jobs worth
doing are worth doing well. It’s why the 2013 Sierra was built to work smart as well as efficiently. It’s why Sierra can
offer over 300 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 22 hwy mpg1 in the same V-8 engine.
GMC. We are Professional Grade.

MODELS

Sierra DENALi & denali hd pg. 2

sierra 1500 pg. 6

sierra all-terrain pg. 10

sierra 2500hd pg. 12

sierra 3500hd pg. 14

FEATURES & BENEFITS pg. 16

COLOR & TRIM pg. 30

ACCESSORIES pg. 32

equipment OPTIONS pg. 34

Sierra XFE model.
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Sierra 1500 crew cab SLT in quicksilver metallic shown with available equipment.

Sierra 1500 Denali (upper )
Our 1/2-ton Sierra 1500 Denali has a long list of standard features, including
our 6.2L V-8. So you’ll be able to combine strength and capability with
premium features to create a truck tailored to your purpose.
Sierra 2500 denali hd (center )
Our 3/4-ton Sierra 2500HD Denali sits on a fully boxed, high-strength steel
frame specifically engineered for HD applications. With the available Duramax
Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo, it has a trailering capacity of up to 16,500 lbs.1
sierra 3500 denali hd (lower )
Our 1-ton Sierra 3500HD Denali is the ultimate expression of professional-grade
engineering. It offers an available maximum payload of up to 5355 lbs2 and
maximum trailering of up to 22,600 lbs1 with the available Duramax Diesel
6.6L V-8 Turbo.
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sierra Denali & denali hd
elevating the standard
of excellence.
Professional Grade—at GMC, that’s how we build our Sierra pickup truck, and Sierra Denali raises
that standard to the highest levels of excellence. Available in all Sierra series, from 1500 and
2500HD to our 3500HD with single or dual rear wheels—no GMC truck works harder, works
smarter, than Sierra Denali. It’s smarter, thanks to Sierra 1500 Denali’s standard Vortec 6.2L V-8.
No competitor’s V-8-powered pickup offers you 400-plus horsepower with better fuel economy.3
It’s stronger, thanks to Sierra Denali HD’s available Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8—the most powerful
engine ever offered in a GMC HD pickup truck. A combination of iconic grille, wheels and chrome
accents distinguish the Denali exterior, while inside, Sierra Denali models reward you with a
spacious interior so refined, it rivals the comfort and technology of the finest passenger sedans.
Sierra 1500 DENALI FEATURES
For details, see corresponding page number listed below.
6.2L V-8 VVT Engine pg. 17 Eaton® Automatic Locking Rear Differential pg. 19
403 Horsepower pg. 17 StabiliTrak Stability Control System pg. 20
417 lb-ft Torque pg. 17 20" Chrome Aluminum Wheels pg. 29
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driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow.
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and cargo. 3EPA-estimated mpg Sierra Denali with 6.2L V-8 13 city/18 hwy. Based on GM 2012 Large Pickup segment.
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Sierra 2500 DENALI hd Interior in ebony shown with available equipment.

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 sierra Denali interior
its details have details.
Sierra Denali is a truck built by—and for—those who demand attention to detail. Its
seating surfaces are trimmed in a premium leather material that’s perforated for
comfort. Its front seats are not only heated—they’re cooled, too, and feature 12-way
power adjustment. The gauge cluster integrates a Driver Information Center that puts
valuable information in one place. Every surface your eye scans tells you this is no
ordinary truck. Every feature you engage fulfills Denali’s aim to be the ultimate Sierra.

Sierra denali interior FEATURES

For details, see corresponding page number listed below.

12-Way Power Heated & Cooled Front Seats pg. 24 Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control pg. 24
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Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel pg. 24 Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System pg. 26

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sierra 1500 crew cab SLT in quicksilver metallic shown with available equipment.

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 1500 extended cab
The rear doors of Sierra 1500 Extended Cab open 170 degrees, creating an ease of
access for passengers and cargo that makes this Sierra ideal for everyday use.

sierra 1500
waste not, want not.
For Sierra 1500, GMC engineers have achieved a remarkable balance of power with
fuel efficiency. It starts with Sierra XFE, our 2WD V-8-powered Crew Cab. Its standard
315-hp 5.3L V-8 offers an EPA-estimated 22 hwy mpg, the best of any competitive
V-8 in its class.1 Sierra 1500 is also available with a 403-hp Vortec 6.2L V-8 that is the
highest output V-8 we’ve ever put in a GMC 1/2-ton pickup.
available sierra 1500 FEATURES
For details, see corresponding page number listed below.

5.3L V-8 Engine pg. 16 6-Speed Automatic Transmission pg. 18

Active Fuel Management pg. 16 StabiliTrak, Standard pg. 20

315 Horsepower pg. 17 20" Chrome Wheels pg. 29

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 steering wheel controls (upper)

Available steering-wheel-mounted controls allow the Sierra 1500 driver

convenient access to radio volume and Bluetooth1 for phone while keeping
sierra slt interior
all eyes on the road.

rear-VISION camera system ( lower )

To help make backing out of parking spaces or hitching up trailers easier, a
rear-vision camera displays what’s in its field of vision. The available system
places a monitor in your rearview mirror or navigation screen, if equipped.
purpose, driven.
Sierra 1500 SLT wraps proven capability around an interior that combines comfort,
convenience and style. The leather-appointed, 10-way adjustable front seats welcome
you into a world where everything serves a purpose. Sierra’s ergonomic design puts
important functions easily within the driver’s reach, including steering-wheel-mounted
audio and cruise controls and an available touch-screen Navigation System.2

available sierra 150o interior features

For details, see corresponding page number listed below.

Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control pg. 24 Rear-Vision Camera System pg. 25

10-Way Power Front Seats pg. 24 Touch-Screen Navigation2 pg. 26

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Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 2Map coverage for
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands available on separate disc. Coverage not available for portions of Canada.

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Sierra 1500 SLT INTERIOR IN light titanium shown with available equipment.

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 sierra all-terrain
An Off-Road All-Star.
When the pavement ends, Sierra All-Terrain is well-prepared. It was born ready,
thanks to a Z71 Off-Road Suspension with off-road jounce bumpers, a high-
capacity air cleaner and skid plates designed to protect the front underbody, oil pan,
differential and transfer case (if equipped). Rancho® Tenneco™ shocks enhance its
ability to take on challenging terrain. You decide the source of power: the standard
315-hp 5.3L V-8 or available 403-hp 6.2L V-8. You decide the style preferred: a four-
bar chrome grille, chrome-accented bodyside molding and 18-inch chrome wheels,
or body-color trim with body-color grille, bumpers, mirrors and door handles with
20-inch chrome wheels. Whichever you choose, Sierra All-Terrain is off-road ready
the second you drive it off the showroom floor.

sierra all-terrain features

For details, see corresponding page number listed below.

Available 403-hp 6.2L V-8 pg. 17 Heavy-Duty Trailering Package pg. 34

Eaton Automatic Locking Rear Differential pg. 19 Rancho Tenneco Shocks pg. 34

18" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels pg. 29 Z71 Off-Road Suspension pg. 34

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 SIERRA ALL-TERRAIN INTERIOR
The brushed aluminum trim and available two-tone leather-appointed seating
give Sierra All-Terrain an interior designed to match its unique exterior style.

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 sierra 2500hd
strength with intelligence.
Sierra 2500HD leads its class with a maximum 3/4-ton fifth-wheel trailer rating of up to
17,800 lbs.1 It is strength combined with smarts, thanks to two innovations. StabiliTrak is
a stability control system that helps you stay on the path you are steering in bad weather
or on uneven road surfaces. Trailer Sway Control uses StabiliTrak’s sensors to detect the
rocking of a swaying trailer, then automatically applies the vehicle’s brakes to bring it back
in line. Need range? Sierra 2500HD with the available Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo has
a highway mileage range of up to 680 miles.2

SIERRA 2500hd features

For details, see corresponding page number listed below.

6.0L V-8, 360 hp, 380 lb-ft Torque pg. 17 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (approx.) pg. 21

Fully Boxed Steel Frame pg. 20 13,000 lb Conventional Hitch Max Trailer Rating1 pg. 40

Available Diesel Exhaust Brake pg. 21 17,800 lb Fifth-Wheel Max Trailer Rating1 pg. 40

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Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating,
plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle
can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details. 2Based on GM testing and fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.
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Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.

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payload and trailering (below, top left )

Sierra 2500HD has a maximum payload of up to 4212 lbs,3 and with the available Duramax Diesel
6.6L V-8 Turbo, a maximum trailering capacity of up to 13,000 lbs1 with a conventional ball hitch,
or up to 17,800 lbs1 with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch.

folding mirrors (below, top right )

The outside mirrors fold to make it easier to navigate tight spaces, or available camper mirrors (shown
at bottom) extend to give you a wide view and you can retract them when parking in narrow spaces.

recirculating ball steering (bottom)

Who says the steering in a heavy-duty pickup needs to feel sluggish? Sierra HD models feature
recirculating ball steering, which helps give the driver direct feedback to steering inputs. So the
response is quick and nimble.

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payload capacity (upper)
The most capacity you can get in a GMC Sierra? Our 3500HD Regular Cab 2WD
Long Bed with dual rear wheels with a best-in-class payload capacity of up to
7222 lbs.1 If it’s cargo and crew you need to haul, or a combination of both, the
Sierra Crew is a Sierra built for the heaviest of heavy-duty jobs.
Wide-View Mirror (center)
All 3500HD models come standard with vertical camper-style, convex spotter
surface mirrors that help you see what’s along your flanks when you’re trailering
a wide load.
trailering capacity (lower)
With a best-in-class 1-ton maximum fifth-wheel trailering capacity of up to
23,100 lbs2 and a GCWR of 30,500 lbs,3 Sierra 3500HD puts professional-grade
power to work for you (Crew Cab model shown can trailer up to 22,500 lbs 2).
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excuseless.
The 2013 Sierra 3500HD is simply the toughest, strongest, most capable 1-ton pickup
truck we’ve ever built. Its available Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo generates 765 lb-ft of
torque and 397 horsepower that will keep the momentum rolling effortlessly all day long,
thanks to an Allison® 6-speed transmission geared to put you in precisely the right rpm
range for optimum performance and efficiency. Sierra 3500HD’s powertrain is mounted
to a fully boxed frame that’s 92 percent stronger and has five times more torsional
stiffness than our previous generation heavy-duty frame.
sierra 3500hd features
For details, see corresponding page number listed below.
6.0L V-8, 360 hp, 380 lb-ft Torque pg. 17 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (approx.) pg. 21
Fully Boxed Steel Frame pg. 20 18,000-lb Conventional Hitch Max Trailer Rating2 pg. 40
Available Diesel Exhaust Brake pg. 21 23,100-lb Fifth-Wheel Max Trailer Rating2 pg. 40
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Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. 2Maximum trailer weight
ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight
of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC
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weight of driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer.
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 1500 engines
Vortec gasoline-powered V-6 and V-8 engines available in Sierra 1500 are
remarkable for the technology they bring to the full-size pickup. The results:
power of up to 403 hp from the available Vortec 6.2L V-8, and competition-
leading V-8 fuel efficiency of up to 22 mpg hwy from the available Vortec 5.3L V-8.1
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HD engines
Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD models offer Vortec V-8 gasoline and Duramax
Diesel engines. No matter which you choose, you’ll have plenty of what you
demand from a heavy-duty pickup: power and torque, with deep reserves of
both for when your right foot asks for maximum effort.

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HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTER

Vortec 5.3L V-8 Engine VALVE

1 VORTEC ENGINES To give you
uncompromised power and torque
for confident daily driving, passing
and trailering, look no further than
the Vortec engine family. Each
model uses innovative “vortex
technology” to swirl and tumble
incoming air and fuel for optimum
power and response.
VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT)
For easy responsiveness in low-
speed city driving and bold power
for open-road passing or trailer-
ing, many Vortec engines feature
VVT. It monitors and changes
valve open and close points for
near-peak levels of torque across
the entire range of engine speeds.
2 ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT 3 DURAMAX DIESEL 6.6L V-8 DURAMAX B20 BIODIESEL DURAMAX HIGH-PRESSURE
Sierra 5.3L V-8 engines use Active TURBO With direct-injection CAPABILITY To reduce carbon- DIRECT INJECTION For fast starts
Fuel Management. This available technology that helps it start in as dioxide emissions and stretch in cold weather, quieter operation
system senses load and demand, little as 3.0 seconds at -40°F and a your fuel budget, the Duramax and maximum efficiency, the
then activates or deactivates four sophisticated Allison® transmission 6.6L can operate on B20 biodiesel, direct injection system operates
of the engine’s eight cylinders. In with overdrive, the available a mix of 20 percent biodiesel from at nearly 30,000 psi to turn heavy
Sierra XFE, the result is competition- Duramax Diesel 6.6L gives you a domestic, renewable resources, diesel fuel into a fine mist,
leading V-8 EPA-estimated maximum highway range of up to and 80 percent petroleum diesel. burning cleaner and faster with
highway fuel economy of 22 mpg.2 680 miles on a single fill-up.3 lower emissions and greater
A valve lifter (above) deactivates 3
Based on GM testing and fuel tank capacity. power than the previous model.
the cylinder. Under high-demand Your range may be less.
conditions, the valve’s switching
mechanism is depressurized,
reengaging the cylinder and
restoring full power, without you
ever noticing the transition.
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Hybrid all engines
GMC engineers gave Sierra Hybrid the capability of a V-8 with the efficiency At GMC, we’ve always believed in building the right tool for the job. With
of a four-cylinder. The result: 332 horsepower, 367 lb-ft torque, up to 1527 Sierra, that translates into the widest range of engines of any pickup truck
lbs of payload4 and up to 6100 lbs of conventional trailering 5—all with a manufacturer. We also believe that keeping your GMC operating at peak
category-leading fuel economy of an EPA-estimated 20 city/23 hwy.6 performance should be easy, and thanks to innovative features like an Oil
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Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. 5
Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated
assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and
Life Monitor and available OnStar engine diagnostics, it is.
cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details. 6Based on GM 2012 Large Pickup segment.

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Vortec 4.3L V-6 [LU3] HORSEPOWER: 195 hp @ 4600 rpm TORQUE: 260 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Vortec 4.8L V-8 VVT [L20] HORSEPOWER: 302 hp @ 5600 rpm TORQUE: 305 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
FlexFuel Capable
Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT [LMG] HORSEPOWER: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm TORQUE: 335 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Active Fuel Management/FlexFuel Capable, Iron Block
Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT [LC9] HORSEPOWER: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm TORQUE: 335 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Active Fuel Management/FlexFuel Capable, Aluminum Block
Vortec 6.2L V-8 VVT [L9H] HORSEPOWER: 403 hp @ 5700 rpm TORQUE: 417 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
FlexFuel Capable

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Vortec 6.0L V-8 VVT (L96) HORSEPOWER: 360 hp @ 5400 rpm7 TORQUE: 380 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
FlexFuel Capable /4-ton models. See page 40 for engine specifications.
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Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo HORSEPOWER: 397 hp @ 3000 rpm TORQUE: 765 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

hybrid engine
Vortec 6.0L V-8 VVT (LZ1) HORSEPOWER: 332 hp @ 5100 rpm TORQUE: 367 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Active Fuel Management
EPA-est. mpg (city/highway): 20/23

4 HYBRID model VORTEC 6.0L
V-8 VVT (LZ1) WITH ACTIVE FUEL
MANAGEMENT To deliver
outstanding economy7 without
compromise to torque or
horsepower, the 6.0L V-8 VVT
is engineered with Active Fuel
Management technology to
deactivate four of its eight
cylinders under light loads and
low speeds. At highway speeds,
the cylinders reactivate in an instant
to give you full engine power.
EPA-estimated mpg 20 city/23 hwy.
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5 300-VOLT NiMH BATTERY PACK
The Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
battery technology can store a lot
of energy in a small space. In fact,
the 300-volt battery pack is strong
enough to propel your Sierra for
miles, yet small enough to fit under
the rear seat.
HYBRID MODEL 2-MODE
ELECTRONICALLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION To conserve fuel
at low speeds or under light loads,
this 2-mode transmission has
two integral electronic motors
that engage to give Sierra Hybrid
smooth, effortless power. At
higher loads and speeds with the
6.0L V-8 fully engaged, it acts as
a normal automatic transmission.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING OIL LIFE MONITOR For long life
SYSTEM During normal stops, and durability, nothing is more
regenerative braking uses the important than changing your oil
motors in the hybrid transmission at the right time. GMC engineered
as generators to slow the vehicle the mystery out of this essential
by applying resistance in the service with the Oil Life Monitor.
motors rather than brake friction. It calculates how much life your
Simultaneously, that energy is oil has left, based on when and
captured as electricity in the 300- how you drive. Then, it updates
volt battery pack, available for the you with a telltale on your Driver
next acceleration cycle. Information Center.
E85 FLEXFUEL CAPABILITY 9
Most Sierra gas V-8 engines
are capable of running on E85
ethanol, an advanced biofuel.
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ONSTAR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS10
Standard with your 6-month trial
subscription to OnStar, the OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics service can
run hundreds of checks of your
engine, transmission, antilock
brakes and more, then organize
the information into an easy-to-
read monthly report. OnStar can
also run a check of your vehicle as
you drive just by pressing the blue
button and asking the Advisor for
an On-Demand Diagnostics check.
So now, the peace of mind that
comes from knowing the condition
of your Sierra’s key systems is as
easy as checking your e-mail.
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Visit onstar.com for details and system
limitations.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
To make the most of available
traction on many road surfaces,
traction control measures and
compares the speed of your
wheels. If it senses one or more
wheels starting to spin, such as
on a slippery surface, the system
applies individual brakes and
manages engine power to slow
the wheel down and maintain
traction so you can move forward
with a better sense of control.
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 TRANSMISSIONs/drivetrain
A pickup truck’s transmission and driveline components are critical to translating every rotation of the engine’s crankshaft into power at the drive wheels—
power to tow and haul, power to pass, power to grip snow-covered asphalt or gravel-strewn backroads. GMC Sierra offers a range of robust yet refined
transmissions precisely matched to maximize the power delivery, efficiency and load demands of our eight Sierra engines.
SIERRA heavy duty
6 ALLISON® 1000 SERIES
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH
6
OVERDRIVE How do you handle
the 765 lb-ft of torque produced
by Sierra HD’s available Duramax
Diesel engine? GMC engineers
specified the Allison 1000 Series
6-speed automatic with overdrive
for its heavy-duty strength and
durability.
SIERRA 1500
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC with
OVERDRIVE Engineered for
control and confidence in a wide
variety of situations, the 6L80-E
6-speed automatic is an ideal
partner for Sierra 1500’s Vortec
family of gasoline engines. Filled
with innovative technology, this
available transmission can help
you cut steep climbs, long grades
and heavy loads down to size.
all models
TOW/HAUL MODE To give you
more power to accelerate, Tow/
Haul mode raises transmission
up-shift points. This feature also
helps you slow your Sierra by
raising downshift points, which
uses engine compression to
slow your Sierra.
AUTOMATIC engine GRADE
BRAKING Standard with gas-
engine 6-speed automatic
transmissions, Grade Braking
automatically senses when you
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HEAVY DUTY 6-SPEED
AUTOMATIC WITH OVERDRIVE
Sierra HD’s Vortec 6.0L V-8 is mated
to a 6-speed automatic with
overdrive built for heavy duty. It’s
a sophisticated tool that features
Tow/Haul mode, Driver Shift Control
and Automatic Engine Grade Braking
to help you use the full potential of
Sierra HD with confidence.
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
TRANSMISSION Proven in millions
of Sierra 1500s, this durable
4-speed automatic with overdrive
gives you smooth shifts with
the strength of millions of miles
of experience. It’s engineered
with Tow/Haul mode to handle
maximum loads with ease.
want to slow your Sierra, and
when the conditions are met,
engages a Grade Braking shift
schedule that helps you maintain
your desired speed.
DRIVER SHIFT CONTROL
Move through the gears like a
manual, with the convenience
of an automatic. Move the shift
lever to “M,” and you get fingertip
“tap up/down” range control of
transmission gear selection.
Included with select automatic
transmissions.

AUXILIARY EXTERNAL
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
Available on Sierra 1500 and
standard on Sierra HD, an air-to-oil
auxiliary cooling unit helps keep
transmission temperatures in
check—especially critical when
trailering or plowing snow.
ALLISON 1000 SERIES 6-SPEED
AUTOMATIC WITH OVERDRIVE
Designed by the same company
that makes transmissions for
military tanks, this transmission
is the exclusive partner for the
available Duramax Diesel engine
in Sierra HD.

EATON® HEAVY-DUTY AUTOMATIC

AUTOMATIC engine GRADE
BRAKING On all gas-engine Sierra
models, the 6-speed transmissions
come with Automatic Engine Grade
Braking. This feature adds brake
assistance on downhill grades,
automatically sensing when to slow
your Sierra. When the conditions are
met, it engages a Grade Braking shift
schedule that selects the right gear
to optimize engine braking.
LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL No
other competitor in its class offers
an available fully automatic locking
rear differential for on- and off-road
use. Available on Sierra 1500 and
Sierra 2500HD and standard on
3500HD, the Eaton Locker senses when
there’s a difference in rotational speed
between left and right rear wheels of
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 chassis/control systems
There’s a critical difference between just driving a truck and commanding a GMC Sierra. One fundamental source of that difference: the Sierra chassis and
control systems. GMC engineers took the powerful drivetrains of Sierra and mounted them to strong, rigid frames—one for Sierra 1500 and another built
for Sierra HD models. Then they gave each chassis advanced control systems designed to make driving Sierra and Sierra HD easier under heavy load. One
example: StabiliTrak, a stability control system standard on all Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Sierra models. Sensing when your vehicle is not responding to your
steering inputs, StabiliTrak adjusts engine speed and applies brake pressure to any individual wheel to help maintain directional control.

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SIERRA 1500 SIERRA HD

7 SIERRA 1500 FRAME To help
resist bending, twisting and
shaking, Sierra 1500 frames
feature a hydroformed front
section and are fully boxed from
the nose to the spare tire area.
This construction technique
essentially welds a frame inside
a frame to create a closed “box”
section that gives a strong, stable
platform for the engine and cab.
8 FULLY INDEPENDENT FRONT
SUSPENSION On Sierra 1500
models, our coil-over-shock front
suspension delivers improved
ride quality versus torsion-bar
designs.
POWER RACK-AND-PINION
STEERING Power rack-and-pinion
steering provides Sierra 1500
models with a positive on-center
feel at highway speeds, as well
as extra low-speed assist for
maneuvering in tight spaces.
stabilitrak A stability control
system that’s standard on all
Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Sierra
models, StabiliTrak senses when
your vehicle is not responding to
your steering inputs and adjusts
engine speed and applies brake
pressure to any individual wheel to
help maintain directional control.
9 SIERRA HD FRAME Not just a
beefed-up light-duty frame, the
Sierra HD frame is specifically
engineered for HD use. Crafted
from high-strength steel, the HD
frame is fully boxed along its
entire length, with fully welded
(not riveted) brackets and
cross-members. Tubular cross-
members are through-rail welded
for significantly added strength
and resistance to twisting over
rough surfaces.
INDEPENDENT FRONT
SUSPENSION For ride comfort
without sacrificing strength, Sierra
HDs have an independent front
suspension designed specifically
for the constant punishment of
heavy-duty use. With an available
unsurpassed pickup Gross Front
Axle Rating of up to 6000 lbs,1 this
torsion-bar suspension design
allows you to make seasonal ride-
height adjustments in minutes,
with a single wrench.
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Capabilities and weight ratings are
dependent upon model, engine,
transmission and GVWR combinations.
See your GMC dealer for details.
10 MULTILEAF REAR SPRINGS
The more load Sierra HD takes,
the more its springs step up to
the task. To handle heavy-duty
payloads, GMC engineers specced
out Sierra HD models with rear leaf
springs that are 3 inches wide—
two-stage for 2500HD models and
three-stage for 3500HD models.
TORSION BAR DESIGN The
Sierra HD frame uses torsion bar
suspension. Pioneered for pickups
by GMC, the torsion bar is designed
to support different front axle loads
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HEAVY-DUTY POWER STEERING
Sierra HD models feature
recirculating ball power steering.
The high-capacity power steering
pump and large reservoir help to
give a constant level of assist,
even when operating at the
maximum weight.
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE To let you engage
an extra measure of braking confidence
on long grades, the diesel exhaust brake,
included with the available Duramax Diesel
engine, uses engine compression to create
“negative torque” to help slow the vehicle.
It is factory installed and calibrated to work with
the rest of your Sierra HD’s braking system.
HYDRAULIC BODY MOUNTS How do
you balance the demand for a rigid
frame with desire for cabin comfort?
GMC engineers positioned the Sierra
HD Extended and Crew Cab on rear
mounts filled with hydraulic fluid,
creating a smooth, quiet ride quality.
36-Gallon Fuel Tank (approx) When
equipped with the available Duramax Diesel,
Sierra HD has a highway range of up to 680
miles on a single tank of fuel,2 thanks to its
36-gallon fuel tank.
2
Based on GM testing and fuel tank capacity. Your
range may be less.

HILL START brake ASSIST POWER FOUR-WHEEL

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
For confident stops in a variety of
conditions, every Sierra features
four-channel antilock brakes. When
the brakes are applied, ABS can
detect impending wheel lock-up
and then pulse that wheel’s brake to
prevent it. The system can activate
any combination of vehicle brakes to
maintain control.
To help you hold your place when DISC BRAKES The most powerful
parked or stopped on a hill, Hill HD we’ve ever produced demanded
Start Brake Assist senses potential the most powerful brakes we’ve
“roll-back” and then holds full brake ever developed for an HD pickup.
pressure when you lift your foot To help ensure consistent, fade-
from the pedal. It gives you up to 1.5 free performance, the brake discs
extra seconds to apply power and measure a generous 14" in diameter
drive off. (Not available on Hybrid or and utilize twin piston calipers.
DRW models.)
INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST
In an abrupt stop, milliseconds
can be your margin of safety.
That’s why Sierra’s Intelligent
Brake Assist senses when you
are making an emergency stop,
then automatically applies full
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trailering
GMC Sierra and Sierra HD are engineered to offer you professional-grade trailering capability. Whether you’re headed out for work or recreation,
Sierra offers a wide range of trailering capacities to meet your needs. Complete trailering ratings for Sierra 1500 are listed on page 39, and ratings
for Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD models are listed on page 40.

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11 MULTI-STAGE REAR LEAF
SPRINGS For big capacity when
you need it and a smoother
ride when you don’t, Sierra HD’s
3"-wide multileaf rear springs
engage progressively as the
load in the bed or on the hitch
increases. In 2500HD, it’s a
2-stage progression, and on
3500HD, it’s 3-stage for added
load-bearing capacity.
12 TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
Keep both you and your trailer
heading in the proper direction,
automatically. This system uses
StabiliTrak sensors to detect the
rocking of a swaying trailer, and
then applies the vehicle’s brakes
and the trailer’s brakes (if properly
equipped) to help bring it back
in line. The only thing you feel is
confidence. (Trailer Sway Control
not available on Hybrid or DRW
models.)
13 TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
For fingertip control and easy
monitoring of your trailer brakes,
Sierra offers an integrated trailer
brake controller. It is located close
to the steering wheel for easy
adjustments and displays the level
of brake force or “gain” in the
Driver Information Center. (Not
available on Hybrid, standard on
3500HD models.)
FIFTH-WHEEL FRAME MOUNT
PROVISIONS Sierra HD models
offer easy installation of fifth-
wheel and gooseneck hitches.
GMC engineers added prepierced
access holes to preserve frame
integrity as well as a pair of extra
cross-members for added strength
in the hitch-mount location.
MAXIMUM TRAILER RATINGS 1
1500 Up To 10,700 lbs
2500HD Up To 17,800 lbs
3500HD Up To 23,100 lbs
Complete trailering ratings for Sierra 1500 are listed on page 39, and
ratings for Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD are listed on page 40.
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Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for
any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional
equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle
can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details.

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 INTERIOR
Climb into the cab of a GMC Sierra and you’ll quickly get the sense that everything that surrounds you has been purpose-built for your needs.
From the integration of advanced technologies to the supportive seats to carefully calculated storage bins, Sierra’s spacious interior is
designed to put the driver in control and the passengers at ease.

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14 HEATED AND COOLED FRONT
SEATS The ultimate in all-
weather comfort, these seats
are appointed in a perforated
leather that allows the cooling
feature to circulate air between
you and the seat surface. They
are standard on Denali and
available on SLT models.
POWER FRONT SEATING Get
comfortable more easily with
power-adjustable front seats.
Power driver seat adjustment is
available for 40/20/40 seating
with select equipment packages,
and power driver and passenger
seats are included with all bucket
seats in SLE (6-way), SLT (10-way)
and Denali (12-way).
POWER-ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
To help drivers of varying sizes sit
at a comfortable distance from
the steering wheel, adjustable
pedals with memory are available
on SLE and SLT models, and are
standard in Denali.
HEATED steering wheel
Exclusive to Denali, the leather-
wrapped, heated steering wheel
adds soothing warmth whenever
the driver demands it.
15 CLIMATE CONTROL All
Sierra models are equipped with
air conditioning. Automatic
dual-zone climate control with
individual settings for the driver
and right-front passenger is
standard on SLT and Denali, and
available on SLE.
BLUETOOTH®1 FOR PHONE Extend
your capabilities by activating the
available Bluetooth feature. This
lets your Bluetooth device work
through the vehicle’s controls
and features already installed in
your Sierra, including hands-free
operation and dialing.
1
Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which
Bluetooth phones are compatible with
the vehicle.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
Staying in touch with the most
important vehicle information is
as easy as pressing a button. The
Driver Information Center includes
the odometer and trip odometers,
as well as a message center that
keeps you informed about vital
vehicle functions and driving
conditions. SLE, SLT and Denali
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temperature indicator.

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convenience
Available on GMC Sierra are a number of advanced features that enhance the level of convenience you can enjoy behind the wheel. Each helps
transform ordinary tasks—starting the vehicle, searching for a song, reversing into a parking space—seamlessly integrating innovative technologies
to create a truly exceptional driving experience.

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16 REAR-VISION CAMERA
SYSTEM Make it easier to back
up to a trailer or negotiate a tight
space. This available system
places a monitor in your rearview
mirror (or navigation screen, if
equipped) to display a view of the
area behind the vehicle. The rear-
vision camera does not replace
driver vision. Please use proper
care when backing up.
17 REMOTE VEHICLE START This
available feature lets you start
your vehicle from up to 195 feet
away. Your Sierra will run for up
to 10 minutes. If equipped with
the automatic climate control
system, it will default to heating
or cooling mode based on the
outside temperature.
18 UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE
Never get locked out again. This
available remote can be easily
programmed to operate the
majority of garage-door-opening
systems, and has the benefit of
never needing batteries.
19 STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED
RADIO CONTROLS Play your audio
system with your fingertips, while
you keep your eyes on the road.
These available fingertip controls
can also manage most music
search features of compatible
MP3 and iPod® players, as well as
Bluetooth2 for phone.
2
Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which
Bluetooth phones are compatible with
the vehicle.
ULTRASONIC REAR PARKING
ASSIST This available system
sends out ultrasonic waves that
act like rear bumper radar to alert
you to the distance of objects
up to 8 feet behind the vehicle.
The system operates at speeds
less than 5 mph. The closer you
are, the faster it beeps, to give
you a clear signal that can help
you operate the vehicle with
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 entertainment
Sierra is available with a range of entertainment technologies to enhance your experience. The quiet passenger cabin is the perfect starting point
for you and your passengers to enjoy the available audio and DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System. Information, music and video—it’s all available
via controls and touch-screen technology that make finding exactly what you want easy.

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BOSE® AUDIO SYSTEMS Make AUXILIARY INPUT This available 21 TOUCH-SCREEN NAVIGATION SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/
the front seat of your Sierra feature accommodates most MP3 SYSTEM2 For easy operation, the NAVTRAFFIC5 Enjoy SiriusXM
sound like the front row of your players and devices, including available system includes a large Satellite Radio in your Sierra with
favorite concert. Bose systems many smartphones. So you can 7" in-dash touch-screen display, a 3-month trial subscription to
are engineered to give you the bring the music and entertainment 2-D or 3-D map graphics and 3 the XMPremier Package. Only
realism and presence of a live you love to your Sierra just by months of NavTraffic.3 OnStar SiriusXM brings you more of
performance. Standard on SLT plugging in. subscribers can also use this what you love, all in one place.
and available on SLE models, system with OnStar Turn-by-Turn Get over 130 channels, including
Bose Audio features steering- 20 REAR-SEAT ENTERTAINMENT Navigation assistance (6 months commercial-free music, plus the
wheel-mounted radio controls and SYSTEM Let your rear-seat standard). For your convenience, best sports, news, talk, comedy and
a premium speaker system, with passengers enjoy the ride in your this screen also serves as a large, entertainment. With NavTraffic,
a center console-mounted woofer Sierra even more. Available in easily read monitor for the available you’ll get continuously updated
for rich bass tones that give you SLT and Denali Crew Cab models, Rear-Vision Camera System. Its traffic information as it occurs,
a fuller listening experience. this system includes a DVD player sophisticated features include right on your vehicle’s available
and 8" flip-down screen. It also pause-and-play capability for live navigation system. Welcome to
BOSE CENTERPOINT® SOUND comes with dual-play, which has broadcasts that works like a DVR for the world of SiriusXM. (Available
Denali models have standard a separate upper DVD slot in the your vehicle, a built-in hard drive, an on WT models.)
Bose Centerpoint surround-sound radio to let front-seat passengers available XMWeather subscription 5
If you subscribe after your trial period,
system with SurroundStage® signal control the DVD or music playing and improved display resolution for subscriptions are continuous until you
processing for the sensation of behind them. The system is enhanced visibility and viewing. call SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM
a live performance while you compatible with most popular Customer Agreement for complete terms
2
Map coverage for Puerto Rico and the and geographic limitations at siriusxm.com.
drive. This technology, along with video gaming systems. U.S. Virgin Islands available on separate Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and
AudioPilot® noise compensation, disc. Coverage not available for portions of programming subject to change.
wraps you in sound, delivering DEALER-INSTALLED WI-FI1 Canada. 3If you subscribe after your trial
five independent channels from Connect up to 20 wireless users period, subscriptions are continuous until
you call SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM
existing two-channel recordings.at one time and stay in touch with Customer Agreement for complete terms
your life’s vital information with and geographic limitations at siriusxm.com.
the first wireless router designed Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and
just for automotive use. Ask your programming subject to change.

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for coverage map and details.
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onstar
How do more than six million drivers stay safe on the road? With OnStar,6 our integrated communications system that connects you to a variety of
information—and to a real, live Advisor whenever you push the OnStar button on the overhead console. OnStar is technology designed to enhance your safety,
security and peace of mind. A 6-month subscription to the OnStar Directions & Connections Plan is standard on most Sierra models (available on WT.)
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Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Services vary with conditions.
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DIRECTIONS & CONNECTIONS
PLAN7 Success in today’s fast-
moving world means finding and
focusing on the information that
means the most to you. To put
this capability at your fingertips,
Sierra comes standard with a
6-month trial subscription to the
OnStar Directions & Connections
Plan. (Available on WT models.)
7
Visit onstar.com for coverage map, de-
tails and system limitations. OnStar acts
as a link to existing emergency service
providers. Services vary with conditions.
HANDS-FREE CALLING8 WITH
VOICE-ACTIVATED DIALING
Available OnStar Hands-Free Call-
ing is built into your Sierra. Just
push a button, call out the number
and you’re free to keep your eyes on
the road. It’s reliable, because it is
specially designed for better con-
nectivity and fewer dropped calls in
areas with limited cellular reception.
8
Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details
and system limitations. OnStar Hands-Free
Calling requires a hands-free calling-enabled
vehicle, existing OnStar service contract and
prepaid minutes. Not available in certain
markets. Calls can be made in U.S. and
Canada only.
TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION
Drive with more confidence and
certainty. OnStar Turn-By-Turn
Navigation is built into OnStar-
equipped Sierra models. It’s
simple—all you have to do is push
one button and ask the OnStar
Advisor to download directions to
your vehicle. Turn-By-Turn is also
smart, because an automated voice
calls out every turn as you need it.
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DIAGNOSTICS9 The peace of
mind that comes from knowing
the condition of your Sierra’s key
systems is as easy as check-
ing your e-mail. OnStar Vehicle
Diagnostics is a service that is
standard with your 6-month trial
subscription to the Directions &
Connections Plan and can run
hundreds of checks of your
Sierra’s engine, transmission,
antilock brakes and more, then
organize the information in an
easy-to-read monthly report.
OnStar can also run a check of
your vehicle as you drive; just
press the blue button and ask
the Advisor for an On-Demand
Diagnostics check. That’s peace
of mind when you need it.
9
Capabilities vary by model. Visit onstar.com
for details and system limitations.
DESTINATION DOWNLOAD
Looking for a destination in your
screen-based navigation system?
OnStar will do it for you. Simply
press your blue OnStar button,
and you will be connected with a
trained Advisor who will download
your directions to your Sierra’s
available screen-based naviga-
tion system. You can also have
destinations downloaded on the
go—no need to pull over to enter
new addresses. It’s an enhance-
ment to navigation that makes
screen-based navigation systems
easier and faster to use.
STOLEN VEHICLE ASSISTANCE
If your Sierra is ever stolen, OnStar
can help locate it after verification
with law enforcement. OnStar can
use built-in GPS technology to
help to locate it, prevent it from
restarting with Remote Ignition
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 10 If
the unexpected happens on the
road—you’re stranded, run out of
gas or have a flat tire—one push of
the OnStar button can immedi-
ately connect you to an Advisor,
ready to help any hour of the day
or night. OnStar can use GPS
technology to pinpoint your loca-
tion and connect you to a service
provider. No guessing about where
you are or what to do.
10
Roadside service provided by Cross
Country.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK It’s hap-
pened to everyone. But there is an
easy solution. If you get locked out
of your Sierra, OnStar can help.
After verifying your account, an
OnStar Advisor can send a signal
to your Sierra that usually unlocks
the doors within minutes.11
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Requires power door locks. Services vary
by model and conditions.
AUTOMATIC CRASH RESPONSE
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an alert to OnStar. An OnStar Advi-
sor is immediately connected to
your vehicle to help you. Even if
you aren’t capable of responding,
the Advisor can use GPS technol-
ogy to locate you and request that
emergency help is sent right away.
23 CRISIS ASSIST During severe
weather or other natural disasters,
OnStar can offer assistance and
help you navigate your way to
safety. Just push the red OnStar
emergency button and our spe-
cially trained Crisis Assist Team
moves quickly to help you. OnStar
can pinpoint your location and
provide up-to-date information
from public safety authorities,
request that help be sent to you or
even contact family members or
loved ones.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
If someone in the vehicle needs
emergency help, the OnStar
emergency button gives you a
priority connection to a specially
trained Advisor at any time, day or
night. OnStar uses GPS technol-
ogy to pinpoint your location and
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can request police, fire or medical
support be sent right away. The
Advisor can also stay with you on
the line until help arrives.
24 ONSTAR REMOTELINK APP12
The OnStar RemoteLink app offers
an amazing level of control and
connection with your vehicle. After
downloading and registering the
app, GMC owners with an eligible
vehicle can use their iPhone® or
Android™-based mobile devices
to control their vehicle from their
phone and perform specific com-
mands—like unlocking their
doors—remotely.13 You can lock/
unlock your doors from any dis-
tance, start your vehicle remotely,14
sound your horn and flash your
lights to help locate your vehicle
or contact an OnStar Advisor,
Roadside Assistance or your
preferred dealer. To learn all about
all the great features available, go
to onstar.com.
12
Available on iPhone,® select Android™
and Blackberry® platforms. Services vary
by phone and conditions. 13Requires
power door locks. 14Requires factory-
installed remote start.
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 safety
Sierra is designed to help protect you before, during and after a collision. Advanced chassis control technologies help Sierra drivers avoid potential
accidents. A system of air bag supplemental restraints1 helps protect passengers during a collision. With the available OnStar Automatic Crash
Response2 (standard for 6 months), Sierra can even connect you to help in the critical moments immediately after you’re involved in a crash.
Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the air bag when it deploys. Be sure every occupant is properly restrained. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size, even with air bags. Even in vehicles equipped with the
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Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner’s Manual and child
safety seat instructions for more safety information. 2Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers.

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25 FRONTAL AIR BAGS3 All Sierra
models come with driver and front-
passenger air bags. To help reduce
the risk of injury to passengers,
Light Duty models come standard
with dual-stage frontal air bags
that have sensors to gauge the
severity of a crash, then determine
whether to deploy one or two levels
of inflation. Sierra Light Duty mod-
els also feature a Passenger Sens-
ing System for the outboard front
passenger that automatically turns
off the air bag if the passenger is
under the appropriate weight.
26 HEAD CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT AIR LATCH CHILD SEAT ANCHORING REINFORCED STEEL SAFETY PASS-KEY III+ THEFT DETERRENT
AIR BAGS3 These air bags BAGS3 To help protect the thorax SYSTEM Make it easier to properly CAGE DESIGN Sierra’s robust SYSTEM Preventing unauthorized
unfurl from the roof rail like a and pelvic regions of the driver install a child seat. LATCH stands body structure is engineered to starting attempts in your Sierra
protective curtain for outboard and outside front passenger in for Lower Anchors and Top tethers help maintain the integrity of comes down to a tiny chip found
passengers, and can be activated a side-impact collision, Sierra for CHildren. A LATCH seat will the passenger compartment in in your ignition key. It functions
by either rollover sensors or side- Light Duty and Heavy Duty Denali install to specially designed the event of a collision. All steel as an electronic “fingerprint” that
impact sensors. They are available models include side-impact air retainer hooks in your Sierra with from wheel to wheel, the body is disables your starting system
on select Heavy Duty models. bags mounted on the driver and an audible “click.” It also means designed to crush in a controlled if it detects a theft attempt is
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Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or outside front passenger seat. that you can install a top tether manner in the event of a collision, underway.
death to anyone too close to the air bag when They are available on select strap that helps limit movement in absorbing the energy of a crash
it deploys. Be sure every occupant is properly Heavy Duty models. a forward crash to help reduce the as much as possible.
restrained. Always use safety belts and the
correct child restraint for your child’s age chance of injury.
and size, even with air bags. Even in vehicles
equipped with the Passenger Sensing System,
children are safer when properly secured in
a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child
or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing
infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle
equipped with an active frontal air bag. See
your vehicle Owner’s Manual and child safety
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WHEELS
A selection of strong, stylish GMC wheels in a range of sizes is available to help you tailor your new Sierra precisely to your personal taste. Whether you
choose painted steel, chrome-clad aluminum or forged polished aluminum, each wheel features a durable finish designed to withstand the test of time,
and many are also available with matching lugs and GMC center caps.

SIERRA/1500 wheels 2500HD wheels 2500HD/3500HD SRW wheelS denali hd srw wheels 3500HD drw wheels

PY9
17" chrome- PYT PYR
styled steel 18" Painted 18" Forged
standard: SLE Steel Polished
NX7 and SL crew cab PYN standard: Aluminum PYW
17" Painted Available: WT 17" Painted 3500HD wt standard: 17" painted
steel regular and Steel Available: 2500 and 3500 steel
standard: WT ext cab standard: WT 2500HD WT denali hd standard: wt

PYR
18" Forged P06
RO8 Polished 17" Chrome
S86 18" chrome- Aluminum Skins
20" chrome- clad PYP standard: PYS and center
clad aluminum aluminum 17" Chrome- 2500HD SLT, 20" Aluminum caps
Available: sle standard: slt Clad Steel 3500HD SLE Available: 2500 standard: sle
and slt and hybrid Available: WT and SLT denali hd and slt
Available:
N88 2500HD sle RS7
17" polished 17" forged Pol-
RZF ALUMINUM PYQ ished Aluminum
18" chrome- sport 17" Cast- standard: 3500
clad aluminum standard: xfe Aluminum denali hd drw
standard: Available: Bright Available:
all-terrain SLE AND SLt Machined 3500HD SLE and
package w /max standard: SLE SLT DRW
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 exterior colors

Sierra 1500 crew cab in steel gray metallic shown with available equipment.

Onyx black 1 QUICKSILVER METALLIC STEEL GRaY METALLIC1

SUMMit WHITE1 FIRE RED STEALTH GRaY METALLIC

sonoma RED metallic1 WHITE DIAMOND TRICOAT2 heritage BLUE METALLIC

All colors are basecoat/clearcoat for high gloss and durable finish. See dealer for more details on paint and color availability.
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Sierra interior in light titanium shown with available equipment.

VINYL CLOTH PREMIUM CLOTH leather-appointed sierra all-terrain interior trim PerforateD Leather-APPOINTED
(Standard: WT) (Standard: SL; Available: WT) (Standard: SLE, Hybrid and XFE) (Standard: SLT; Available: SLE, Hybrid and XFE) Premium Cloth (Standard: SLE) (Standard: Denali; Available: SLT)

dark titanium dark titanium LIGHT cashmere light cashmere ebony COCOA/light cashmere3
Leather-Appointed (Standard: SLT)
Very Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere on SLT.
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Not available on Denali.
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light titanium LIGHT TITANIUM ebony/ light titanium LIGHT TITANIUM4

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 accessories
Engineered to the same standards as your Sierra, GMC Accessories range from functional enhancements like assist steps and bed management systems
to a stylish array of accessory chrome wheels and accents. So go ahead, accessorize your Sierra exactly the way you want it.

20" and 22" cast chrome wheels1

Fill up your wheel wells and stand out
from the crowd with these factory-
engineered and approved wheels
from GMC Accessories. Each wheel
CK 9 4 8 20" C K 95 1 2 0 " CK997 20" CK 3 7 5 2 2 " CK 9 16 2 2 "
features a brilliant durable chrome chr ome ch r o m e C H RO M E CHROME CHROME
finish and is available with matching
lugs and GMC logo center caps.
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Use only GM-approved tire and wheel
combinations. Unapproved combinations
may change the vehicle’s performance
characteristics. For approved tire and
wheel combinations and other important
CK 36 6
information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com
CK370 20" CK99 1 20" C K 9 4 5 20 " t r i-sp ok e 2 2 "
or see your GMC dealer for details.
ch r o m e C H RO M E ch r o m e CHROME

SOFT TONNEAU COVER CHROME MIRROR COVER assist steps

Roll-up design shields cargo, easily rolls
up to allow full access to the bed and is
constructed with integrated crossbows.
Help your Sierra make a fashion Make it easier to get in and out of your
statement with these chrome outside truck with these stylish assist steps.
rearview mirror covers. Crafted from rust-resistant stain-
less steel, they are available in either
chrome or black powder coat and in
6-inch oval or 3-inch round styles.

integrated DVD oval-pattern CHROME GRILLE dealer-installed autonet wifi2

A Dual-Player DVD System mounted in
back of each front head restraint with
wireless headphones gives rear-seat
passengers personal entertainment.
Single remote control included.
stationary toolbox
Diamond-patterned toolbox features
dual gas shocks for smooth opening
and closing and GMC logo.
This sporty chrome grille features
a chrome mesh center and surround.
It replaces the existing grille.
BED RAIL caps Give the rails
to your Sierra pickup’s bed extra
protection against wear and tear
with these tough-as-nails rail caps.
Turn your Sierra into a mobile hot spot
with the first wireless router engineered
specifically for automotive use. It can
accommodate up to 10 wireless devices
at one time, at a range of up to 150 feet,
to help you stay connected, whether
you’re on the job or at your favorite
hideaway.
2
Monthly rates apply. Visit autonetmobile.com
for coverage map and details.

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mechanical sierra 1500
all-wheel drive Electronic automatic system — — — — case and transfer case. Requires 4WD on WT models. Not available on 2WD SLE and SLT models
aluminized stainless steel exhaust ● ● ● ● ●
Auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Heavy-duty air-to-oil. On WT models, ● ●
requires Trailering Package, Snow Plow Prep Package or Heavy-Duty Cooling Package. On SL
models, included with Trailering Package. On SLE models, requires Heavy-Duty Trailering Package,
Snow Plow Prep Package and 6-speed automatic transmission.
battery Heavy-duty maintenance-free with 600 cold-cranking amps, rundown protection and ● ● ● ● ●
retained accessory power
BRAKES Front disc/rear drum with 4-wheel antilock ● ● ● ● —
4-wheel disc with 4-wheel antilock — — ●
Eaton® heavy-duty Automatic Locking Rear Differential ● ●
engine Vortec 4.3L V-6 ● — — — —
Vortec 4.8L V-8 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) FlexFuel ● ● — —
Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management — ● —
Vortec 6.2L V-8 VVT FlexFuel — — ●
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
external engine oil cooler Heavy-duty air-to-oil. Integral to driver side of radiator tank. — ● ●
On WT models, requires Heavy-Duty Trailering Package or Heavy-Duty Cooling Package. On SLE
models, requires 6-speed automatic transmission.
frame Fully boxed to the spare tire area, with hydroformed front section ● ● ● ● ●
Heavy-duty cooling package Includes external engine oil cooler, auxiliary external — ● ●
transmission oil cooler, electric fan and heavy-duty radiator. Only available with 6-speed transmission.
stabilitrak stability control system With proactive roll avoidance, Intelligent Brake ● ● ● ● ●
Assist and traction control
Suspension Coil-over-shock independent front; semi-elliptical 2-stage multileaf springs rear ● ● ● ● ●
Heavy-Duty Handling/Trailering Suspension Requires Heavy-Duty Trailering ● ● ● —
Package on WT models
Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package Includes off-road jounce bumpers, high-capacity air — ­— —
cleaner, Skid Plate Package and Z71 decals on rear quarters
High-Performance Suspension Package Included with 20" chrome-clad aluminum wheels — — ●
transmission 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled ● ● ● — —
6-speed automatic, electronically controlled — ● ●
Transfer case. On WT and SL models, includes floor-mounted shifter. On SLE and SLT models, ● ● ● ● —
includes AutoTrac electronic case with rotary dial controls (4WD models). Electronic transfer case
available on WT models.
trailering Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. Includes trailering hitch platform and 2" receiver, ● ●
7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector,
wiring harness for aftermarket trailer brake controller (located in the instrument panel harness),
single wire for center high-mounted stop lamp, heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential
and external transmission oil cooler. On 1500 WT and SLE models equipped with 6-speed trans-
mission, includes Heavy-Duty Cooling Package and external engine oil cooler.
Integrated trailer brake controller. Not available with Vortec 4.3L V-6. Requires Heavy-Duty front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential
Trailering Package.
TRailer swaY CONTROL With Hill Start Brake Assist. Not available on Sierra Hybrid. ● ● ● ● ●
MAX Trailering Package Includes Vortec 6.2L V-8, heavy-duty automatic locking rear — — —
differential, Heavy-Duty Handling/Trailering Suspension Package, 9.5" hybrid rear axle, 3.73 rear
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aluminum wheels. Available on Extended and Crew Cab models only.
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Power tech package Includes Vortec 5.3L V-8 SFI FlexFuel engine, heavy-duty automatic — — — —
locking rear differential, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package, dual-zone automatic air conditioning,
Bluetooth®1 for phone, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, CD/MP3 player, driver 6-way
power seat adjuster, front fog lamps, EZ-Lift locking tailgate and 17" aluminum wheels. Available
on Extended and Crew Cab models only.
SKID PLATE PACKAGE Frame-mounted shields. Includes front underbody shield starting behind ●
front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential
unless Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package is ordered.
SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE Includes 10-amp power for back-up and roof emergency light, — — —
160-amp alternator, high-flow front bumper, forward lamp wiring harness, provision for cab roof-
mounted lamp/beacon, instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electronic trailer brake
controller, high-capacity air cleaner, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler and Skid Plate
Package (4WD Regular Cab models only)
mechanical sierra 2500HD/3500HD
ALTERNATOR 125-amp ● — ● ● ●
160-amp. Included with Snow Plow Prep Package when Vortec 6.0L SFI V-8 is ordered. Requires —
Vortec 6.0L SFI V-8.
Dual, 125 amps each. Included with Snow Plow Prep Package when Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 —
Turbo is ordered. Requires Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo engine.
BATTERY Heavy-duty, maintenance-free with 600 cold-cranking amps, rundown protection and ● — ● ● ●
retained accessory power
Auxiliary heavy-duty, maintenance-free with 600 cold-cranking amps. Not available with Duramax —
Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo engine.
Heavy-duty, 2 batteries, maintenance-free with 730 cold-cranking amps, with rundown protection and —
retained accessory power. Included and only available with Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo engine.
BRAKES Power 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel antilock ● — ● ● ●
EATON Heavy-Duty AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL Included with Heavy- — ● ●
Duty Trailering Package. Standard on all 3500HD pickup models.
ENGINE Vortec 6.0L V-8 VVT FlexFuel with SFI ● — ● ● ●
Vortec 6.0L V-8 Gaseous (CNG) with hardened valves and valve seats. Requires Extended — —
Cab 2500HD models. Please see your dealer for more details.
Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo with direct injection and B20 biodiesel capability —
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —
ENGINE OIL COOLER Heavy-duty external air-to-oil. Integral to driver side of radiator tank. ● — ● ● ●
EXHAUST Aluminized stainless steel ● — ● ● ●
EXHAUST brake Included with Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo engine only —
FRAME Fully boxed with hydroformed front section ● — ● ● ●
10,000-lb GVWR2 package. Select Sierra 3500HD SRW models. See your dealer for details. —
HIGH-CAPACITY AIR CLEANER ● — ● ● ●
HIGH IDLE SWITCH —
RADIATOR GRILLE AND FRONT BUMPER OPENINGS COVER For cold weather. Requires —
Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo engine.
REAR AXLE 3.73 ratio (except 3500HD 2WD Regular Cab SRW model) ● — ● ● ●
4.10 ratio. Requires Vortec 6.0L V-8 engine. —
SKID PLATE PACKAGE Frame-mounted shields. Includes front underbody shield starting behind — ●
case and transfer case. Requires 4WD on WT models. Not available on 2WD SLE and SLT models
unless Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package is ordered.
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SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE Includes 10-amp power for back-up and roof emergency light, — seat trim Dark Titanium vinyl with Graphite-colored rubberized vinyl floor covering ● — — — —
160-amp alternator (dual 125 amp included with Diesel), high-flow front bumper, forward lamp Dark Titanium Cloth ● — — —
wiring harness, provision for cab roof-mounted lamp/beacon, instrument panel jumper wiring
harness for electronic trailer brake controller, Skid Plate Package (4WD models only) and increased Premium Cloth — — ● — —
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (FGAWR). See chart on page 39 for more details. Front leather-appointed seating. Includes 6-way power driver seat adjuster on SLE models. Not — — ● —

STABILITRAK Stability control system. Includes electronic trailer sway control, Intelligent Brake ● — ● ● ● available on Regular Cab models.
Assist and Hill Start Brake Assist (SRW models only). Premium front leather-appointed seating, Nuance — — — — ●
STEERING Power, recirculating ball ● — ● ● ●

SUSPENSION Front independent with torsion bar ● — ● ● ●

Instrumentation and controls — all models

Rear multileaf springs, semi-elliptic with urethane jounce bumpers ● — ● ● ●

cruise control ● ● ● ● ●
Heavy-Duty Handling/Trailering Suspension Package ● — ● ● ●
instrumentation Analog cluster with speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature and ● ● ● ● ●
Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package Includes off-road jounce bumpers, Skid Plate Package and — — tachometer. On SLE, SLT and Denali models, includes voltmeter and oil pressure indicators.
Z71 decals on rear quarters
Driver Information Center with odometer, trip odometer and message center. On SLE, SLT and ● ● ● ● ●
Heavy-Duty Trailering Package Includes trailering hitch platform and 2.5" receiver with 2" — ● ● Denali models, includes compass and outside temperature.
adapter, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector,
Power-adjustable pedals Requires Convenience Package — — ●
wiring harness for aftermarket trailer brake controller (located in the instrument panel harness) and
integrated trailer brake controller. Standard on all 3500HD models. Rear-vision camera system With inside rearview mirror display; if Touch-Screen — — ●
Navigation is ordered, camera display is on NAV screen. Requires locking tailgate.
Integrated trailer brake controller. Requires Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. Standard on all — ● ●
On SLE models, also requires SLE Preferred Package. Not available on Regular Cab models.
3500HD models.
Steering wheel Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column with brake/transmission shift interlock ● ● ● ● ●
Trailering wiring provisions for camper, fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers; includes additional 8-way —
wiring harness routed to front of pickup box. Requires Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. Leather-wrapped (color-keyed on Denali). On WT and SL models, requires Bluetooth.1 ● ● ●

TRailer swaY CONTROL SRW models only ● — ● ● ● Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. On WT and SL models, requires Bluetooth.1 On SLE ● ●
models, requires Preferred Package.
TRANSFER CASE With floor-mounted shifter (4WD models) ● — — — ­
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Heated, leather-wrapped and color-keyed — — — — ●
Electronic shift with rotary dial controls (4WD models) — — ● ● ●
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist With audible warning. Requires Extended or Crew Cab — — ●
TransmissionS 6L90-E 6-speed automatic. Standard and only available with Vortec 6.0L V-8. ● — ● ● ●
models. Requires Convenience Package.
Allison 1000 Series 6-speed automatic. Included and only available with Duramax Diesel 6.6L —
V-8 Turbo. Interior details — all models
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER Auxiliary external heavy-duty air-to-oil ● — ● ● ●
carpeting Color-keyed with rubberized vinyl floor mats. Extended and Crew Cab models also ● ● ● —

SEATING — all models
seats 40/20/40 front split-bench with driver and front-passenger manual recline and center ● ● — — —
fold-down armrest with storage
40/20/40 front split-bench with driver and front-passenger manual recline. Center fold-down — — ● — —
armrest and lockable storage compartment in seat cushion (includes auxiliary power outlet).
Adjustable outboard head restraints on Extended and Crew Cab models.
include rear floor mats; WT models require Dark Titanium Cloth seat trim.
Color-keyed with removable carpeted floor mats for first and second rows — — — — ●
Climate control Single-zone manual air conditioning ● ● ● — —
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with individual settings for driver and right-front passenger; — — ● ●
not available with Regular Cab models. Requires Preferred Package.
Defogger Rear window. Not available with power-sliding rear window. ● ●

Front buckets with 6-way power seat adjusters, manual recline, manual lumbar and adjustable head — — — — floor covering Rubberized vinyl ● — —
restraints. Requires Extended or Crew Cab models. Rearview mirror With manual day/night adjustment ● ● ● — —

Front buckets with 10-way power seat adjusters (SLT) or 12-way (Denali) including power lumbar control, — — — ● ● Auto-dimming. Standard on SLE 3500HD models. — — ● ●
heated seat cushions and seatbacks, 2-position driver memory (does not apply to lumbar adjuster
sunroof Power with express-open. Includes Universal Home Remote. Crew Cab models only. — — —
on SLT) and adjustable head restraints. Includes floor console and storage pockets.
windows Power with driver express-down. SLT and Denali models include front passenger — ● ● ● ●
Heated and cooled perforated leather-appointed seating with 12-way seat adjuster for driver and — — — ●
express-down.
front passenger. Includes seat-mounted side-impact air bags3 on SLT and Denali HD SRW models.
Rear-access-door, power. Requires Extended Cab models. — — ● ● —
Driver-side manual seat adjuster with lumbar control. On WT models, included and only available ● ● — —
with Dark Titanium Cloth seat trim. Rear, power-sliding. Not available on Regular Cab models or with rear-window defogger. — —

Folding rear bench, full width. Extended Cab models only. ● ● — — —

60/40 folding rear bench. WT and SL require Crew Cab models. SLE requires Extended or Crew Cab ● ● ● ● ●
models. Not available on Sierra Hybrid.
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Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 2When properly equipped; includes
weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment. 3Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and
size, even with air bags. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear
seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped
with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

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work truck preferred package Includes power door locks, remote keyless entry, EZ-Lift — — — —
locking tailgate and Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass. Requires Regular or Extended Cab models.
work truck plus package Includes 17" chrome-styled steel wheels, chrome surround grille — — — —
and fog lamps. Requires 1500 Regular or Extended Cab models. On 2WD models, also includes
front frame-mounted recovery hooks. With MP3-compatible 6-disc CD player, USB port3 and auxiliary input jack — — — ●
SLE CONVeNIENCE package Includes power-adjustable pedals, Universal Home Remote, remote vehicle — — — —
starter system, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and rear-window defogger. Requires Extended or Crew Cab models.
SLE PREFERRED PACKAGE (REGULAR CAB) Includes remote vehicle starter system, steering- — — — —
wheel-mounted controls, Bluetooth1 for your cell phone, CD/MP3 player, fog lamps, EZ-Lift locking
tailgate and 17" polished aluminum wheels
SLE PREFERRED PACKAGE (EXTENDED OR CREW CAB) Includes steering-wheel-mounted — — — —
controls, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, 6-way power driver seat adjuster, Bluetooth1
for your cell phone, CD/MP3 player, fog lamps and EZ-Lift locking tailgate
SLE white diamond edition (CREW CAB only) Includes White Diamond Tricoat exterior — — — —
color, factory-installed chrome mirror caps and door handles (except tailgate) and bodyside moldings
with chrome accent. Not available with outside heated power-adjustable vertical camper mirrors,
Body-Color All-Terrain Package, Chrome Essentials Package or All-Terrain Package.
SLT white diamond edition (CREW CAB only) Includes White Diamond Tricoat exterior — — — —
color, High-Performance Suspension Package, 20" chrome-clad aluminum wheels (S86),2 chrome
recovery hooks, highly polished exhaust tip, factory-installed chrome mirror caps and door handles
(except tailgate) and bodyside moldings with chrome accent. Not available with outside heated
power-adjustable vertical camper mirrors, Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package, Max Trailering Package,
Body-Color All-Terrain Package, Chrome Essentials Package or All-Terrain Package.
ALL-TERRAIN PACKAGE Includes Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package, Heavy-Duty Trailering — — —
Package, inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, 18" x 8" chrome-clad aluminum wheels, P265/65R18
on-/off-road blackwall tires, outside heated power-adjustable power-folding body-colored mirrors,
fog lamps, Rancho® brand shocks, body-colored side moldings with chrome accents, unique 4-bar
horizontal grille insert with chrome surround, “All Terrain” badging on the front fenders, carpeted
floor mats with embroidered “All Terrain” logo, unique sill plates, unique instrument cluster with
Z71 logo and mechanical brushed aluminum accents for instrument panel, center console and
switch trim plates. Requires Extended or Crew Cab models.
BODY-COLOR ALL-TERRAIN PACKAGE Includes All-Terrain Package content, plus body-color — — —
4-bar horizontal grille and surround, body-color door handles, mirror caps, front and rear painted
bumpers and 20" chrome-clad aluminum wheels (S86).2 Requires Extended or Crew Cab models.
CHROME ESSENTIALS PACKAGE Includes 6" chromed tubular oval assist steps, polished — — —
exhaust tip, chrome recovery hooks, chrome door handles and mirror caps and 18" chrome-clad
aluminum wheels. Not available on Long Box Extended Cab models.
option packages — sierra 2500HD/3500HD
WORK TRUCK PREFERRED PACKAGE Includes Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass and fog lamps. — — — —
On 2500HD models, includes 17" chrome-clad steel wheels.
SLE PREFERRED PACKAGE (REGULAR CAB) Includes remote vehicle starter system, steering- — — — —
wheel-mounted controls, Bluetooth1 for your cell phone, CD/MP3 player, fog lamps and EZ-Lift locking tailgate
SLE PREFERRED PACKAGE (EXTENDED OR CREW CAB) Includes steering-wheel-mounted — — — —
controls, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, 6-way power driver seat adjuster, Bluetooth1 for
your cell phone, CD/MP3 player, fog lamps and EZ-Lift locking tailgate
SLE PREmium PACKAGE (EXTENDED OR CREW CAB) Includes 20" forged polished aluminum — — — —
wheels, outside heated power-adjustable vertical camper mirrors, heavy-duty trailering equipment,
heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, Bluetooth1 for
your cell phone, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3
playback, driver 6-way power seat adjuster, front fog lamps, EZ-Lift locking tailgate, inside rearview
auto-dimming mirror, 6" oval chromed tubular assist steps, bodyside moldings with chrome accents
and chrome door handles. Not available with SLE Preferred Package.
SLE CONVeNIENCE PACKAGE Includes power-adjustable pedals, Universal Home Remote, — — — —
remote vehicle starter system, rear-window defogger and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
SLT CONVeNIENCE PACKAGE Includes Universal Home Remote, power-adjustable pedals, — — — —
EZ-Lift locking tailgate, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and rear wheelhouse liner (dealer installed) I
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ENTERTAINMENT/COMMUNICATION/NAVIGATION — all models
AM/FM STEREO With seek-and-scan and digital clock ● — — — —
With MP3-compatible CD player ● ● — —
With CD player and MP3 playback, USB port3 and auxiliary input jack. On SLE models, requires — — ● —
SLE Preferred Package.
With MP3-compatible CD/DVD player and USB port.3 On SLT models, requires Crew Cab model and — — —
Rear-Seat Entertainment Package. On Denali models, requires Rear-Seat Entertainment Package.
TOUCH-SCREEN NAVIGATION 4 With CD or DVD player and MP3 playback, color touch-screen — — —
display, enhanced HDD-based navigation with voice recognition, memory available for music storage,
USB port,3 Radio Data System (RDS)5 and pause/play radio. Touch-Screen Navigation with DVD
player requires Rear-Seat Entertainment Package.
BOSE® AUDIO PREMIUM SPEAKER SYSTEM WITH SUBWOOFER On SLE models, requires — — ● ●
front bucket seats and SLE Preferred Package or Power Tech Package on 1500 models
Centerpoint® Surround Sound System — — — — ●
REAR-SEAT ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE Rear-seat DVD player with LCD display and 2 sets — — —
of wireless headphones. Includes rear audio controls. Requires Crew Cab models. On SLT models,
includes CD/DVD player. Upgradable to CD/DVD player with navigation. On Denali models,
requires CD/DVD player or CD/DVD player and HDD-based navigation.
SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO 6 Including 3 trial months of service ● ● ● ●
NAVTRAFFIC 6 Including 3 trial months of service. Included and only available with Touch-Screen Navigation.4 — — —
BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE1 Personal cell-phone connectivity to vehicle audio system allowing hands-free calling ● ●
ONSTAR Directions & Connections Plan.7 6-month subscription. ● ● ● ●
Convenience Features — all models
POWER DOOR LOCKS With remote keyless entry (2 transmitters, panic button and content theft ● ● ● ●
alarm). Remote keyless entry does not lock/unlock tailgate. Standard on Crew Cab models.
REMOTE START With remote keyless entry — — ● ●
UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE — — ●
Exterior Styling and Functionality — all models
BODYSIDE MOLDINGS Body-colored. Chrome insert on Denali models. Not available on Regular — ● ● ● ●
Cab DRW models.
BUMPERS Chrome. On Sierra 1500 WT models, includes black bumper top caps. On SL, SLE and ● ● ● ● —
SLT models, includes body-color bumper top caps.
Front, body-colored — — — — ●
Rear, chrome step-style with pad ● ● ● ● —
Rear, body-colored step-style with pad — — — — ●
DOOR HANDLES Chrome — — — — ●
EZ-LIFT LOCKING TAILGATE ●
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET Included in all states that require a front license plate
GLASS Solar-Ray deep tinted ● ● ● ●
GRILLE SURROUND Black. 1500 WT models only. ● — — — —
Chrome grille surround with black horizontal bars. 2500HD and 3500HD WT models only. ● — — — —
Chrome grille surround with chrome horizontal bars. On WT models, requires Work Truck Plus ● ● ● ●
Package. On Denali models, includes unique chrome upper and lower.
Lights Halogen front fog lamps. On WT and SLE models, requires Preferred Package. — ● ●
Dual cargo area lamps ● ● ● ● ●
Recovery hooks Front, frame-mounted; standard on 1500 4WD and Denali models. Standard ● ● ● ● ●
on HD models. Requires All-Terrain Package on 2WD 1500 models.
Chrome (1500 models only). Requires Chrome Essentials Package. — — —
spray-in bedliner Available on 2500HD and 3500HD Crew Cab Standard and Long Box models —
only. Available 4th quarter 2012. See your dealer for details.
Wipers Wet-arm front intermittent ● ● ● ● ●
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outside Mirrors — all models
20" wheels
Manual-folding, black (1500 and 2500HD models) ● — — — —
All-Terrain Package
Heated power-adjustable, manual-folding, black (1500 and 2500HD models only) ● ● — —
Max Trailering Package
Heated power-adjustable/power-folding. With integrated turn signal indicators and driver-side — — ● ●
Z71 Off-Road suspension Package
auto-dimming; body-color. Not available on 2500HD SLE models. On Light Duty SLE models,
requires All-Terrain Package. Power tech edition

Vertical camper Manual-folding with lower convex spotter glass. Standard on 3500HD models. — — — —
Available on 1500 and 2500HD models.

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Heated, power-adjustable with integrated turn signal indicators; manual-folding/extension; black — —
(convex glass is not heated or power adjustable). SLE 1500 and 2500HD models require inside Sierra 1500 hybrid mechanical
rearview auto-dimming mirror or inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with camera display. Standard
on 3500HD SLE, SLT and Denali models. Not available on Denali 1500 models. Vortec 6.0L V-8 VVT hybrid With Active Fuel Management, hybrid 2-mode Electronically ● ●
Variable Transmission and 300-volt DC battery pack

Safety Auxiliary Power Module To convert 300-volt battery power to 12-volt ● ●

Hybrid-specific cooling design Includes a separate powertrain electronics coolant circuit ● ●

air bags 8 Frontal, includes Passenger Sensing System. On 2500HD and 3500HD models, standard ● ● ● ● ● to keep the high-voltage hybrid content cool
with front driver and passenger single-stage air bag combination transmission cooler Increases transmission cooling capacity ● ●

Head curtain, front and rear, side-impact Eaton heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential ● ●

1500 models ● ● ● ● ● 3.08 axle ratio For optimum highway fuel economy ● ●

2500HD models — ● Heavy-duty trailering equipment ● ●

3500HD models (SRW only) — ● 4-wheel disc brakes With 4-wheel Antilock Brake System (ABS) and StabiliTrak ● ●

Seat-mounted, thorax and pelvic, side-impact for driver and outboard front-passenger Regenerative braking system Uses hybrid motors in the transmission acting as generators ● ●

1500 models ● ● ● ● ●
to decelerate the vehicle, while capturing energy for the 300-volt battery pack

2500HD models — ●
Electric power rack-and-pinion steering For improved fuel economy and on-center feel ● ●

3500HD models (SRW only) — ●

exterior
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Does not monitor spare tire.) Standard on 3500HD ● ● ● ● ●
models with GVWR9 less than 10,000 lbs. EZ-Lift Locking Tailgate ● ●

Daytime Running Lamps With automatic lamp control ● ● ● ● ● 18" chrome-clad aluminum wheels ● ●

mirrors Outside heated power-adjustable, black, manual-folding ● —

sierra 1500 XFE features and specifications Outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color, with integrated — ●
turn-signal indicators
Includes SLE standard content with the following changes / requirements:
Fog lamps — ●
Aluminum block Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT FlexFuel
Rear-window defogger — ●
automatic transmission 6-speed with heavy-duty cooling power sunroof —
rear axle 3.08 ratio Tonneau cover 1-piece soft cover ● —
aluminum wheels N88 17" 3-piece hard cover — ●
Low rolling-resistance tires Ultrasonic Rear parking assist — ●
Aluminum lower control arms and spare wheel
tonneau cover Soft
1
Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 2Use only GM-approved tire and wheel
combinations. For approved tire and wheel combinations and other important information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your
Extended air dam and other aero improvements dealer for details. 3Not compatible with all devices. 4Map coverage for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands available on separate
disc. Coverage not available for portions of Canada. 5RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information. 6If you
Eaton Heavy-Duty Automatic Locking Rear Differential subscribe after your trial period, subscriptions are continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement
for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change. For more information
Heavy-Duty Trailering Package
about NavTraffic, visit siriusxm.com/navtraffic. For more information about Travel Link, visit siriusxm.com/travellink. XM satellite
service is available only to those in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. 7Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations. 8Always
FUEL ECONOMY use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size, even with air bags. Even in vehicles equipped with the
Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat.
EPA-estimated mpg 15 city/22 hwy Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle
Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 9When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle,
Max. Trailering10 7000 lbs passengers, cargo and equipment. 10Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s)
necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum
Max. Payload11 1648 lbs trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details. 11Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver,
passengers, optional equipment and cargo. 12When properly equipped, includes weight of vehicle and trailer combination, including
GVWR9 6700 lbs
the weight of driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer.
GCWR12 12,200 lbs

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Engine Specifications
Sierra 1500 hybrid continued
Vortec 6.0L v-8 VVT hybrid
interior HP @ RPM 332 @ 5100

40/20/40 split-bench front seats Premium Cloth with manual recline with outboard ● — Lb-ft Torque @ rpm 367 @ 4100
head restraints and center fold-down armrest with storage
Active Fuel Management
Leather-appointed front bucket seats With driver and passenger 6-way power adjusters — ●

folding rear bench 3-passenger, full width ● ●

TRAILER RATINg 4
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror — ●
2WD 6100 lbs
Power-adjustable pedals — ●
4WD 5900 lbs
Unique HVAC system Features a 300-volt electric air conditioning compressor and electric ● ●
heater coolant pump. Compressor and pump use no belts, operate even when engine is in Autostop
and operate as needed. MAX. PAYLOAD RATINGs 5
Specially designed instrumentation Features Autostop / Off indicators and economy gauge ● ●
2WD 1527 lbs
Driver Information Center Includes messages for Hybrid System status ● ●
4WD 1509 lbs
Bose audio and rear-seat audio — ●

touch-screen navigation 1 With unique hybrid power flow display — ●

FUEL ECONOMY
Battery beauty cover Provides a flat load floor and inhibits access to the battery ● ●
2WD (EPA-est. mpg) 20 city /23 hwy
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning ● ●
4WD (EPA-est. mpg) 20 city /23 hwy
Bluetooth for phone 2
● ●

rear-vision camera system — ●

Safety

air bags 3 Frontal, includes Passenger Sensing System ● ●

Head curtain, front and rear, side-impact with rollover sensor ● ●

Seat-mounted, thorax and pelvic, side-impact for driver and outboard front-passenger ● ●

Daytime Running Lamps With automatic lamp control ● ●

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Does not monitor spare tire) ● ●

sierra 1500 specifications

engines

Vortec Vortec 4.8L Vortec 5.3L Vortec 5.3L Vortec 6.2L

4.3L V-6 (LU3) V-8 VVT V-8 VVT V-8 VVT V-8 VVT
FlexFuel (L20) afm/ Flexfuel Iron Block (LMG) afm/ Flexfuel Alum Block (LC9) Flexfuel (L9H)
Capacity 4.3 liters (262 cu. in.) 4.8 liters (293 cu. in.) 5.3 liters (325 cu. in.) 5.3 liters (325 cu. in.) 6.2 liters (376 cu. in.)
SAE Net 195 @ 4600 302 @ 5600 326 @ 5300 100% E85 326 @ 5300 100% E85 403 @ 5700
HorsepoweR @ RPM 31 5 @ 5200 gasoline or gasoline / E85 mix 31 5 @ 5200 gasoline or gasoline / E85 mix
SAE Net 260 @ 2800 305 @ 4600 348 @ 4400 100% E85 348 @ 4400 100% E85 417 @ 4300
Torque @ RPM (lb-ft) 335 @ 4000 gasoline or gasoline / E85 mix 335 @ 4000 gasoline or gasoline / E85 mix
Engine / model availability
Regular Cab, Standard Box ● — —
Regular Cab, Long Box ● — —
Extended Cab, Standard Box ● (2WD) ● (4WD) (2WD) (4WD) —
Extended Cab, Long Box — — ● — —

Crew Cab, Short Box — ● ● (2WD) (4WD) / ● on XFE

Crew Cab, Short Box (Denali) — — — — ●

fuel economy (city/hwy mpg)

2WD 15/20 14/19 15/21 15/21 (15/22 XFE) 13/18
4WD 14/18 13/18 15/21 15/21 12/18
Transmissions: 1 500: Electronic 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode is standard on 4.3L V-6 and 4.8L V-8. Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, electronic engine grade braking and Tow/Haul mode included and only available on 5.3L V-8 and 6.2L V-8. Denali: Electronically controlled
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 sierra 1500 specifications continued
FRONT SUSPENSION 6 Coil-over-shock
Front Axle capacity 2WD 4WD ( Denali: AWD )
( Short / Standard / Long Box )
Regular Cab ( lbs ) — / 3200 / 3300 — / 3950 / 3950
Extended Cab ( lbs ) — / 3600 / 3700 — / 3950 / 3950
Crew Cab ( lbs ) 3650 / — / — 3950 / — / —
Crew Cab: Denali ( lbs ) 3950 / — / — 3950 / — / —
Front Spring capacity
Regular Cab ( lbs ) — / 3200 / 3300 — / 3950 / 3950
Extended Cab ( lbs ) —/ 3600 / 3700 —/ 3950 / 3950
Crew Cab ( lbs ) 3650 / — / — 3950 / — / —
Crew Cab: Denali ( lbs ) 3950 / — / — 3950 / — / —
short standard long
cargo DIMENSIONS 7 box box box
Cargo Volume 53.2 cu. ft. 60.7 cu. ft. 75.5 cu. ft.
Inside Width at Floor 62.4" 62.4" 62.4"
Box Length at Floor 69.3" 78.9" 97.8"
exterior REGULAR EXTENDED CREW
DIMENSIONS CAB CAB CAB
Height 73.5"–73.8" 73.6"-73.9" 73.7"-73.8"
Overall Length
Short Box — — 230.2"
Standard Box 205.6" 230.2" —
Long Box 224.5" 249.2" —
REGULAR EXTENDED CREW
wheelbase CAB CAB CAB
Short Box — — 143.5”
Standard Box 119.0" 143.5" —
Long Box 133.0" 157.5" —
standard technical data
All models: Power 4-wheel
antilock braking system
Series / Drive Type 1500 / 2WD 1500 / 4WD Denali
2WD/AWD
Brakes Front disc / Front disc / 4-wheel
rear drum rear drum disc
Steering Power rack-and-pinion LML Diesel — 100/1000 100/975 100/875
Fuel Tank Capacity 26.0 / 26.0 / 26.0 / 26.0 / 26.0
(Approx gals.: Short/ 34.0 34.0
Standard/Long Box)
Alternator ( amps ) 145 145 145
GVWR 8 ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Crew Cab Long Box L96 Gas — 100/1000 100/1000 100/925
Regular Cab ( lbs ) 6400 6400-6800 —
Extended Cab ( lbs ) 6400-7000 7000-7200 —
Crew Cab ( lbs ) 6800-7100 7000-7300 6800-7000
1
Map coverage for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands available on separate disc. Coverage not available for portions of Canada. 2Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 3Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s
age and size, even with air bags. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal
air bag. See your vehicle Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 4Maximum trailer weight ratings areIn f
and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details. 5Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. 6Capacities and weight ratings are dependent on model, engine, transmission and
GVWR combinations. See your GMC dealer for details. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment. 9Long Box models 475 lbs.
7 8
rear SUSPENSION 6 Semi-elliptical 2-stage multileaf springs
Rear Axle capacity 2WD 4WD ( Denali: AWD )
( Short / Standard / Long Box )
Regular Cab ( lbs ) — / 3750 / 3750 — / 3750 / 3950
Extended Cab ( lbs ) — / 3750 / 3950 —/ 3950 / 3950
Extended Cab with Max Trailering Package ( lbs ) — / 4200 / — — / 4200 / —
Crew Cab ( lbs ) 3950 / — / — 4000 / — / —
Crew Cab: Denali ( lbs ) 4000 / — / — 4000 / — / —
Rear Spring capacity
Regular Cab ( lbs ) — / 3750 / 3750 — / 3750 / 4000
Extended Cab ( lbs ) — / 3750 / 3950 — / 3950 / 3950
Crew Cab ( lbs ) 3950 / — / — 3950 / — / —
Crew Cab with Max Trailering Package ( lbs ) 4200 / — / — 4200 / — / —
Crew Cab: Denali ( lbs ) 3950 / — / — 3950 / — / —
maximum payload 5 maximum conventional trailering 4
select ratings All capacities in lbs
2WD/ 4WD 2WD 4WD ( Denali: AWD )
Regular Cab Standard Box 1940/1714 Regular Cab Standard Box 9100 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle 8900 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle
Regular Cab Long Box 1804/1827 Regular Cab Long Box 10,000 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle 9800 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle
Extended Cab Standard Box 1908/1835 Extended Cab Standard Box 10,700 with 6.2L / 3.73 axle 10,400 with 6.2L / 3.73 axle
Extended Cab Long Box 1641/1513 Extended Cab Long Box 9500 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle 9300 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle
Crew Cab: 1500 1634/1712 Crew Cab: 1500 9600 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle 9500 with 5.3L / 3.42 axle
Crew Cab: 1500 Max Trailering Package 1937/1890 Crew Cab: 1500 Max Trailering Package 10,600 with 6.2L / 3.73 axle 10,400 with 6.2L / 3.73 axle
Crew Cab: 1500 XFE 1648/— Crew Cab: 1500 XFE 7000 with 5.3L / 3.08 axle —
Crew Cab: Denali 1589/1623 Crew Cab: Denali 9600 with 6.2L / 3.42 axle 9400 with 6.2L / 3.42 axle
Hybrid 1527/1509 Hybrid 6100 with 6.0L / 3.08 axle 5900 with 6.0L / 3.08 axle
sierra axle ratings and plow weights
front gross axle weight rating (FGAWR) with snow plow prep package (4wd models only)
body engine RPO engine TYPE 1500 2500HD 3500HD SRW 3500HD DRW
Regular Cab L20 Gas 3950 — — —
LMG Gas 3950 — — —
L96 Gas — 5200 5600 5600
LML Diesel — 6000 6000 6000
Extended Cab Standard Box L96 Gas — 5200 — —
LML Diesel — 6000 — —
Extended Cab Long Box L96 Gas — 5600 5600 5600
LML Diesel — 6000 6000 6000
Crew Cab Standard Box L96 Gas — 5200 5600 —
(includes Denali) LML Diesel — 6000 6000 —
Crew Cab Long Box L96 Gas — 5600 5600 5600
(includes Denali) LML Diesel — 6000 6000 6000
maximum plow weights (4wd models only)
body engine RPO engine TYPE 1500 2500HD 3500HD SRW 3500HD DRW
Regular Cab L20 Gas 40/5009 — — —
LMG Gas 40/5009 — — —
L96 Gas — 100/925 100/1000 100/1000
Extended Cab Standard Box L96 Gas — 100/875 — —
LML Diesel — 100/925 — —
Extended Cab Long Box L96 Gas — 100/1000 100/1000 100/950
LML Diesel — 100/875 100/825 100/725
Crew Cab Standard Box L96 Gas — 100/850 100/1000 —
(includes Denali) LML Diesel — 100/1000 100/875 —
(includes Denali) LML Diesel — 100/825 100/775 100/700
SRW-Single Rear Wheel DRW-Dual Rear Wheel 100/xxx=100 lbs maximum of permanently attached snow plow mounting hardware/xxx lbs maximum of removable snow plow blade and
blade hardware. Maximum plow weights based on a vehicle with average manufacturer option content and 150 lbs each for driver and one additional front-seat occupant. Additional equipment
and occupants will reduce maximum plow weight. Rear compensating weight may be required to maintain front axle weight below 65% of total vehicle weight when equipped with snow plow.
Consult your snow plow manufacturer for specific compensating weight recommendation.
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engines FRONT SUSPENSIONs 5

Independent torsion bar–2500HD/3500HD
VORTEC 6.0L V-8 VVT ( L96 ) DURAMAX diesel 6.6L V-8 turbo ( LML)
standard Front Axle 2WD 4WD
Fuel type Gasoline (FlexFuel) Diesel (B20 biodiesel capable) capacity
Capacity 6.0 liters (364 cu. in.) 6.6 liters (402 cu. in.) Regular Cab ( lbs ) 4400 / 4400 4400 / 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 360 @ 5400 (<10,000-lb GVWR 1) 397 @ 3000 Extended Cab ( lbs ) 4400 / 4400 4400 / 4800
322 @ 4400 (>10,000-lb GVWR 1) Crew Cab ( lbs ) 4400 / 4400 4800 / 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM ( lb-ft ) 380 @ 4200 765 @ 1600 standard Front Spring
Transmissions: Electronically controlled 6-speed heavy-duty automatic Electronically controlled Allison 1000 Series 6-speed automatic transmission capacity
transmission with overdrive, electronic engine grade braking with overdrive, electronic engine grade braking and Tow/Haul mode
and Tow/Haul mode Regular Cab ( lbs ) 4400 / 4400 4400 / 4400
Extended Cab ( lbs ) 4400 / 4400 4800 / 4800
standard technical data cargo dimensions 2 Crew Cab ( lbs ) 4400 /4400 4800 / 4800

All models: Power 4-wheel antilock braking system standard box long box
rear SUSPENSIONs 5
Series / Drive Type 2WD 4WD Cargo Volume 60.7 cu. ft. 75.5 cu. ft.
Semi-elliptical multileaf—2500HD/3500HD-SRW/3500HD-DRW
Brakes 14" dia. 4-wheel disc 14" dia. 4-wheel disc Inside Width at Floor 62.46" 62.46" - 64.70"
Steering Power recirculating ball Power recirculating ball Box Length at Floor 78.9" 97.80" Rear Axle capacity 2WD
Regular Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9825
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx gals.: 36.0 36.0
Standard / Long Box ) Extended Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
exterior dimensions
Alternator ( amps ) 125 125 Crew Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
REGULAR CAB EXTENDED CAB CREW CAB
Height 77.50" - 77.60" 77.60" - 77.90" 78.10" - 78.30" Rear Spring capacity
maximum gvwr1 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Vortec 6.0L V-8/Duramax
Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo Overall Length Regular Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9825

Standard Box ­­— 230.60" 240.20" Extended Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
REGULAR CAB EXTENDED CAB CREW CAB
Long Box 225.0" 249.50" 259.10" Crew Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
2500HD
Standard Box — /— 9500/10,000 9500/10,000 Rear Axle capacity 4wd
Long Box 10,000/9900 9500/10,000 9500/10,000 wheelbase Regular Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9825
3500HD REGULAR CAB EXTENDED CAB CREW CAB Extended Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
SRW ­­10,700/11,400 11,000/11,600 11,000/11,600 Standard Box ­— 144.20" 153.70" Crew Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
DRW 13,400/13,025 13,025/13,025 13,025/13,025 Long Box 133.7" 158.20" 167.70"
Rear Spring capacity
Regular Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
maximum
Extended Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375
payload 3 maximum trailering 4 Ball Hitch maximum trailering 4 Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck
select ratings All capacities in lbs
Crew Cab ( lbs ) 6200 / 7050 / 9375

Vortec 6.0L V-8 / Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo Vortec 6.0L V-8 / Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo
1
When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment.
2500HD 2WD / 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2
Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 3Maximum payload capacity
Regular Cab Long Box 4212/3538 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 14,700 / 17,800 14,400/17,500 includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. 4Maximum trailer
weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary
Extended Cab Standard Box 3473/3189 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 14,300 / 17,500 14,000/16,400 to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers
and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. 5Capacities and
Extended Cab Long Box 3358/3275 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 14,200 / 17,400 13,900/15,700 weight ratings are dependent on model, engine, transmission and GVWR combinations.
Crew Cab Standard Box 3347/3066 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 14,200 / 17,400 13,900/15,800 See your GMC dealer for details.
Denali Crew Cab Standard Box 3193/2899 13,000/13,000 13,000/13,000 14,000/16,500 13,700/14,700
Crew Cab Long Box 3247/3305 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 14,100 / 16,700 13,800 / 14,700
3500HD
Regular Cab SRW 4625/4609 13,000/— 13,000 / 13,000 14,500/— 14,200/ 17,400
DRW 7222/6876 14,100/— 13,800/16,000 14,200/— 13,800/23,100
Extended Cab SRW 4459/4455 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 14,000 / 17,300 13,700 / 16,900
DRW 6349/6068 13,600/16,500 13,400/18,000 13,700/22,800 13,400/22,600
Crew Cab SRW Standard Box 4187/4190 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 14,000 / 17,200 13,700 / 17,000
SRW Long Box 4308/4266 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 13,900 / 17,300 13,600 / 16,800
Denali SRW 4100/4078 13,000/13,000 13,000 / 13,000 13,800 / 17,100 13,600 / 16,800
DRW 6245/5914 13,500/16,500 13,200/18,000 13,500/22,800 13,200/22,500
Denali DRW 6114/5786 13,400/16,500 13,000/18,000 13,400/22,600
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important words
COMMITMENT PLUS
From the owner orientation—and full tank of gas—you receive when you take possession of your Sierra to the 24-Hour Roadside
Assistance, Courtesy Transportation and Travel Benefits, Commitment Plus is a portfolio of owner privileges that lasts
throughout your warranty. For expert product information, Roadside Assistance or other services, call 1-800-GMC-8782.
TRAVEL BENEFITS AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Available around the clock: trip routing service, a program for
reimbursement for trip interruption due to necessary warranty repairs, towing, flat tire change, jump-starts and more for
5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION Available at participating dealers: shuttle service, reimbursement of certain public
transportation or fuel expenses for overnight warranty repairs, and courtesy rental for overnight work repairs. See your
dealer for details.
GMC OWNER CENTER A complimentary, one-stop resource to enhance your GMC ownership experience. It’s easy to sign up.
Just go to gm.com/gmownercenter/gmc.
OnStar
OnStar is a core asset of your Sierra. Benefiting from more than a decade of innovative development, it is
both a highly advanced technology—fully integrated within the vehicle —and a warm human service. Standard
on all Sierra models (except WT models) are 6 months of the OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, including
the convenience of available Hands-Free Calling. It also includes Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, link to
Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Crisis Assist and Remote Horn
and Lights. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be
available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Visit
onstar.com for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services vary with conditions.
Hands-Free Calling
Available OnStar Hands-Free Calling capability is built into your Sierra. It’s there when your cell phone is unavailable, its
battery is low, you can’t reach it easily or you left it at home or in the office. Your Hands-Free Calling system is the right
choice whenever you need an easy way to make and receive calls—at the touch of the phone icon on the rearview mirror or
the steering-wheel-mounted controls. Voice-activated dialing is convenient because you don’t have to dial when you are at
the wheel. And Hands-Free Calling is reliable because it’s specially designed for better reception and fewer dropped calls
in areas of limited cellular reception.
OnStar turn-by-turn navigation
Standard on all Sierra models (except WT models) are 6 months of the OnStar Directions & Connections Plan that adds
innovative, easy-to-use Turn-by-Turn Navigation plus Information and Convenience Services and Driving Directions.
With Turn-by-Turn Navigation, you simply tell the OnStar Advisor your intended destination, and directions will
automatically be sent to your Sierra. If you drive off course, the system can reroute you to your intended destination. An
automated voice then guides you turn-by-turn until you arrive at your destination. Turn-by-Turn Navigation is further
enhanced with eNAV, allowing you to send MapQuest™ directions directly to your vehicle. No need to print out directions;
just call them up with simple voice commands.
siriusXM satellite Radio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio1 is standard on all Sierra models (except WT). It includes 3 trial months of
service. SiriusXM Satellite Radio makes your drive come alive with commercial-free music channels
from virtually every genre, artist-dedicated channels, live performances and more. Tune in to live play-by-play from the biggest
sports, exclusive entertainment from top personalities, compelling talk, hilarious comedy, world-class news, local traffic and
weather and family-friendly programming. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. Visit siriusxm.com for details.
GMC CERTIFIED Service
To help your Sierra live up to its performance promise, GMC Certified Service—
found exclusively at your GMC dealer—is there. With all the engineering excellence
in Sierra, GM-trained technicians have the expertise to care for all of it.
A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size, even with air
bags. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in
the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped
with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. Informat
Additional notes
TRAILERING AND OFF-ROAD INFORMATION Please carefully review the Owner’s Manual for important safety information
about trailering or off-road driving in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT WORDS ABOUT THIS CATALOG We have tried to make this catalog comprehensive and factual. We reserve the
right, however, to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications, models and
availability. Specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and other numbers in this catalog and other printed materials
provided at the dealership or affixed to vehicles are approximates based upon design and engineering drawings and prototypes
and laboratory tests. Your vehicle may differ due to variations in manufacture and equipment. Since some information may have
been updated since the time of printing, please check with your GMC dealer for complete details. GMC reserves the right to
lengthen or shorten the model year for any product for any reason, or to start and end model years at different times.
fleet orders Some standard content may be deleted with fleet orders. See dealer for details.
ENGINES GMC products are equipped with engines produced by GM Powertrain or other suppliers to GM worldwide. The engines
in GMC products may also be used in other GM makes and models.
GMC.COM See more of Sierra on our Web site: gmc.com/sierra. More photos and information; hot links to related subjects;
convenient dealer locator; pricing guide, spec out your own vehicle. Or call 1-800-GMC-8782.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ALTERATIONS AND WARRANTIES Installations or alterations to the original equipment
vehicle (or chassis) as distributed by General Motors are not covered by the General Motors New-Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The special body company, assembler, equipment installer or upfitter is solely responsible for warranties on the body or
equipment and any alterations (or any effect of the alterations) to any of the parts, components, systems or assemblies
installed by GM. General Motors is not responsible for the safety or quality of design features, materials or workmanship of
any alterations by such suppliers.
NEW-VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY All GMC light-duty vehicles come with a fully transferable, no-deductible 5-year/
100,000-mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty. GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. are also covered for
3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). Coverage includes tires and towing to your nearest GMC dealership. Repairs
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differently sourced components than originally scheduled. Since some options may be unavailable when your vehicle is
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